EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Michael Sanderson – msanderson@mdcounties.org
Manages general day-to-day operations of the Association, Board of Directors and Executive Committee (officers), and  legislative advocacy. Member of the Local Government Insurance Trust Board of Directors.

LEGAL & POLICY COUNSEL
Leslie Knapp, Jr. – lknapp@mdcounties.org
Advises and guides the Association on legal, liability, and regulatory matters, affecting both the Association itself and its member counties. Legislative Affairs Areas: environment, governmental liability and courts, parks and recreation, planning and zoning, public information and ethics. Liaison to affiliates including Attorneys, Planners, and Parks and Recreation.

RESEARCH DIRECTOR
Robin Clark, Esq. – rclark@mdcounties.org
Manages research and information gathering on policy and operational issues relevant to county governments, and serves as primary conduit for federal policy engagement. Oversees MACo publications and issue research, and analytics supporting policy advocacy. Legislative Affairs Areas: education, employee benefits and relations, and intergovernmental relations. Liaison to affiliates including Aging, Environmental Health, and Human Resources.

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
Natasha Mehu, Esq. – nmehu@mdcounties.org
Covers community-based policy issues and services provided through county governments. Contributes to MACo publications, issue research, and policy advocacy. Legislative Affairs Areas: health and human services, housing and community development, public safety and corrections, and business affairs. Liaison to affiliates including Health Officers, Human Service Directors, and Corrections.

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
Barbara Zektick – bzektick@mdcounties.org
Contributes broadly to MACo’s advocacy and policy efforts in Annapolis. Provides principal policy coverage for a range of policy areas including state budget and fiscal issues, taxes and revenues, finance and procurement, and transportation and public works.  Liaison to affiliates including County Administrators, Budget & Finance Officers, and County Engineers.

POLICY ASSOCIATE
Kevin Kinnally – kkinnally@mdcounties.org
Provides primary coverage for intergovernmental issues, public education, and related topics. Works with policy staff to review legislation and advance county positions. Works with MACo affiliate organizations to develop information helpful to MACo communications and advocacy efforts.

ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE DIRECTOR
Leslie Velasco – lvelasco@mdcounties.org
Manages financial reporting, personnel issues, general office administration, telecommunications administrator, and Summer Conference exhibits. Serves as the liaison to National Association of Counties’ Financial Services Center.

MEETINGS & EVENTS DIRECTOR
Virginia White – vwhite@mdcounties.org
Serves as primary coordinator of conferences and events for the Association. Manages all branding, publishing, and marketing efforts for the Association. Services as the liaison to MACo’s Board of Directors. Acts as an integral team member in the advocacy efforts during legislative session of the General Assembly.

OUTREACH COORDINATOR
Nicolette Querry – nquerry@mdcounties.org
Manages Association’s website, Conduit Street blog, and Courthouse News publication. Facilitates the Corporate Partner Program, and securing sponsors for conferences and events. Coordinates promotional and communication efforts.

ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR
Allison Valliant- avalliant@mdcounties.org
Provides general office support. Manages office scheduling for staff and in-house meetings. Maintains membership database and serves as editor of the MACo Directory. Responds to member requests for information via phone, email or fax.